Game 30 overflow I
by lboros on May 2, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
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the LOB curse, alive and well so far in the new month . . . . . 2-1 cardinals after 3 innings. it'll take more than that, fellahs.
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There we goo..
missed comments.
1. Good play by Iz2
2. Nice k to end the inning by Wainwright
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wainwright pretty steady tonight
One mildly hairy inning, but he got out of it with minimal damage.
Now, if only TLR would stop overthinking everything.
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The way things are going
Wainwright could go 7 innings and not get over 90 pitches.
by liam on May 2, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God
That would be a HUGE relief…
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 2, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and
it’d be nice to beat up on the cubs bullpen tonight.
by sbentley on May 2, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what will be even nicer
Is playing the Cubs with a taxed bullpen for the rest of the weekend.
by Elle on May 2, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of "taxed"
I just checked my account balance and found my $600 stimulus check deposited. Happy Friday to me!
by effin fisk on May 2, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You made me check my bank account
300 bucks. WOOT!!
"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog
by cyko42 on May 2, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon
Ryan! Here we go! Lead off double!
"Jimmy told me, 'If you keep it right there at two runs and no more, we'll win this game,'" Wainwright said. "'Me and Albert will get the job done."
by Andie203 on May 2, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Skip in for Barton already
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4th inning
definitely qualifies as early.
by nota bene on May 2, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
let the micromanagement begin
as if we haven’t been bit by this crap already
by azruavatar on May 2, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It makes perfect sense to me
but I must admit the strange wild mushroom I ate a few minutes ago may be messing with my reasoning ability, so I’m largely relying on the opinion of the large magical blue goat-man sitting next to me. He’s a huuuuge LaRussa fan.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 2, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just can't believe the marginal gains
of a lefty vs. righty matchup that TLR got outwiegh the possibility of having Skip available for a high leverage L/R matchup late in the game.
TLR just needs to learn to sit on his GD hands sometimes.
(Unnecessary player change: drink 5.)
by azruavatar on May 2, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you
Someone should get him to take up knitting or some other activity to utilize that nervous energy while on the bench.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 2, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol @ drink 5
we need to write an official El Birdos Drinking game
Unnecessary player change: drink 5
Unnecessary sac bunt: drink 4
Aaron Miles in the game: chug
Hrabosky/mclaughlin digressing to something irrelevant: Drink 3
Drink for Drink with Shannon: Alcohol Poisoning
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drink for Drink with Shannon
also known as Mike Shannon Appreciation Day
by liam on May 2, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats it....
Me and My roommates are so doing this.
I tried it once it didn’t go well. Though I was young and unseasoned then
"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog
by cyko42 on May 2, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh god
that sounds like so much fun.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh geez
I thought Barton was this smart guy who could adjust and improve throughout the game?
Given how competitive our games against the Cubs always are, I’m fearing extra inning already.
by effin fisk on May 2, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!
You put Schumaker in in the FOURTH F’IN INNING!!!!!
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who does the color commentary on WGN?
Switched over for the hell of it and already feel like knifing him.
OK, maybe not.
by Phizzle on May 2, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bob Brenly
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
by coachnick39 on May 2, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's disappointing...
always liked him when he was the DBacks manager.
by Phizzle on May 2, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wish I had options
FSMW is blacked out here so I’m forced to watch on WGN
I guess we get Joe Buck on the big FOX tomorrow…
"Ninety percent I'll spend on good times, women, and Irish whiskey.
The other ten percent I'll probably waste."
- Phillies pitcher Tug McGraw, on his plans for his $75,000 salary
by saveferris on May 2, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Skip in for Bart this early… Horrible.
Rasmus or bust.
by Zoop on May 2, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many
line drives has Albert hit right at outfielders this year? I guess it’s cause he hits everything hard…
by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Attn Cardinals: Jon Lieber can be shelled, get to it
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick Ankiel
Home – .349/.423/.635 in 72 PAs
Away – .189/.286/.324 in 42 PAs
With any other player I’d dismiss this as random variation. With Rick, I’m not so sure.
by azruavatar on May 2, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the funny thing is, his home park is a pitchers park
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that day off yesterday
must have really messed with TLR’s head.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on May 2, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He got a new lineup pencil
and has been DYING to use it.
by liam on May 2, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam Wainwright - Pitcher, Hitter, Fielder
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man after my own heart
I love a pitcher who fields his position. Ones who hit well just make me ooey-gooey. If only he wore high socks…
by Elle on May 2, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tony really doesn't hide his thinking.
Or preferences. I really think the little league decoy was La Rusa saving Troy from failure on a weak appearing at bat. Its obviously important to him to get the bridal on Troy without choking him. I personally believe that horse is already dead tony….....
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on May 2, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wainwright is FILTHY
What a steal from the Bravos
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
are they saying drew or boo?
I don’t think I can have contempt for JD Drew any longer. Getting rid of him brought us Wainer.
by Elle on May 2, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have got to put some runs up against Lieber soon
Otherwise he’ll pitch most the rest of the game, negating the benefit of knocking Hill out in the 1st.
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so can he still not see at night or what??
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not so much
to be fair Glaus was probably surprised to be leading off an inning….
by nota bene on May 2, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waino
5IP, 3H, 1ER, 1BB, 5K, 61 pitches. If he can keep this up all year he’s going to be a Cy Young candidate….
by nota bene on May 2, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice rip, Luddy
I could tell that pitch was going to be hammered when it was halfway to home plate
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there you go LUD
they better start scoring some runs & stop letting those wee little bears think they are in this.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thudwick!
Nicely placed. Yadier can hit this guy.
by liam on May 2, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW
I’m surprise TLR didn’t pinch hit Duncan right there. Nice work Lud!
Billy Crystal is a tougher out than Izturis.
by tangledbrett on May 2, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think there is a LOB curse...
it just seems like that.
But they are hitting .279 with RISP, OPS of .795, .299 with Runners On, .821 OPS and overall, .279 with an OPS of .788
Pretty consistent, really. Even their RISP with 2 outs is .265 with an OPS of .774
It’s just with the OBP of the team so high, you get a lot of LOB.
Start Ludwick vs righties (maybe this will work)
by DiscoJer on May 2, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and
a very low slugging bot lineup
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem
is an absence of power from everyone not named Pujols or Ankiel. Too many singles. Station-to-station baseball.
by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bunting with men on second
and running ourselves out of rallies doesn’t help, either.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on May 2, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they are going to waste this good start by Wagonmaker
i can feel it.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am also getting the last Friday night feeling too
by Smokin Turkeys on May 2, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
.............
I hate being right
by Smokin Turkeys on May 2, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really hope this is some kind of
reverse psychology strategy you have going here
by TxCardFan on May 2, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no one can waste
anything if Waino is still on the mound. All cubbies go through him
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 2, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewers just blew a lead to the 'stros in the 6th
5-4 Astros.
by effin fisk on May 2, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wagonmaker
using the full repertoire tonight.
by liam on May 2, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that curve ball to ramirez was amazing.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on May 2, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
16” break according to Gameday – I haven’t seen anything bigger.
by enoscountry on May 2, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's amazing
probably should have thrown it to Ramirez there
by TxCardFan on May 2, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and kosuke
almost broke his back swinging at that 1-0 changeup…
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on May 2, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"16" break according to Gameday – I haven’t seen anything bigger."
That’s what she said.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you.
i tried so hard to not make that joke. :)
by tomsteele on May 2, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll gladly be your straight man …
by enoscountry on May 2, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ouch
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey
Where is that quote from, in your signature?
"Jimmy told me, 'If you keep it right there at two runs and no more, we'll win this game,'" Wainwright said. "'Me and Albert will get the job done."
by Andie203 on May 2, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
last season after a rough outing
Brad was all pissed off & let it rip.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That looked painful
Hope Aramis is ok
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's ok
And as Dan and Al were commenting, it was bound to happen. Rameriez has been leaning over the plate to hit those outside pitches, and nobody has dared to pitch him inside to get him to back off the plate. He was hung so far over he got plunked on the hands
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya know
hitting the hands should be a foul ball. If there is any part of the body that should be able to get out of the way of a pitch, that’s it…
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on May 2, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know about that
But it should at least teach you a lesson about getting that close to the plate
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you would think he
could tell it was a fast ball. but it looked like he was totally guessing it was an off speed pitch.
serves him right if you ask me. but i’m biased.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you ever seen
and umpire invoke the “makes no attempt to avoid being touched” clause of the HBP rule?
I’d love to see it.
by liam on May 2, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
But I have seen this
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious
Completely unrelated, but here’s my favorite goofy hardball clip.
by liam on May 2, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love that video
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow - hadn't seen that
that Walker kid looks like a lot like his mascot.
by enoscountry on May 2, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Making Lieber look really good tonight
Is it just me or does it seem like every time we get to a starter early and get him out, the other team’s bullpen seems to come in and shut us down?
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i can't remember
how many times that happened to us last year.
it drives me nuts.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every team has been making him look good
Because, quite honestly, he has been really good. He’s been pitching very intelligently, throwing 1st pitch strikes and getting hitters to chase.
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have liked Mo to inquire about him
but it would have pushed our XCF to 3.
by liam on May 2, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two out Rally.....
Ryan starts it. Lets do this
"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog
by cyko42 on May 2, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's desperate for a win to set a tone for the season
He did the right thing by pulling Hill, but I think he should have left Lieber in
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rick Horton
“Say what you want about Brendan Ryan, but when he gets between the lines he’s a ballplayer”
What’s up with Rick, didn’t last week he compare Ryan to an annoying brother? Does Ryan forget to take his Riddilan or something?
by enoscountry on May 2, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
I really hate to say it, but Lou is really looking smart tonight, even more so when you consider Tony’s actions.
Starter walks for, replace him and get out with just that one run.
Pinch hit with a pitcher who continues the inning and gets a run next at bat.
Tony, idiotic bunting attempt and a run for home. Then a pull of barton with 2/3 of the game left.. sigh
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 2, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
four*
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 2, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he would have been really smart if
marshall would have been the first pitcher out of the pen.
he’s done pretty well vs the Cards in the past.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh, better put Barton back in!! Way to overmanage TLR, Skip looked awful up there against the LH
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Replacing for a one at bat matchup looked real wise eh?
Though to be honest I’d like the defense if this is going to be a 1 run game, so I’m at odds either way.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 2, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should've pinch hit for Skip
Oh wait.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 2, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Phew
That had some umph
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 2, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great game Waino, what was his pitch count at?
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice job Wagonmaker
don’t blow if for him Flo
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shit
I don’t trust anybody by wainer with a 1 run lead
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"anybody BUT waainer"
Man. need to proofread
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good move by Tony here
Very smart management. My ass he doesn’t believe in the pitch count thing. Ideally he keeps Waino under 95 next time then he’s full and ready again I’d imagine.
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 2, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Standing O for ye olde maker of wagons.
I like the move good to get him out at under 90 pitches.
Get ‘im Randy, or your brother gets your job.
by liam on May 2, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of whom, he's got some filthy ERA down in AAA
like 0.87 or something, last time I checked.
by tom s. on May 2, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flores - Pardon me while I vomit
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So
Flo, K-Mac, Izzy?
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 2, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BR hasn't looked very good trying to turn the DP at 2nd
I guess when you’re out of position that happens.
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no chance on that one regardless
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
But he still bounced it to Albert, and I think earlier he did the same
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
He hasn’t looked good turning the DP. But he did play mostly SS and 3rd durring spring training. I forget how he looked when he played 2nd. Last year.
by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When he's used to turning it
with his momentum going toward first, it’s probably a big change to do it the other way
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overmanage...clap clap clap clap clap
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
couple a no brainer moves this inning
i dont know what game you’re watching
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by stltrav09 on May 2, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K-mac to face Ward I'm sure
Then Frank in the 8th, Izzy in the 9th..
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dumb luck
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man
We gotta pull this out.
"Jimmy told me, 'If you keep it right there at two runs and no more, we'll win this game,'" Wainwright said. "'Me and Albert will get the job done."
by Andie203 on May 2, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that next-to-last pitch to Cedeno was strike three
waist high, middle of the plate.
by tom s. on May 2, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reed Johnson
is kind of like Ryan Freel in a way that really gets on my nerves.
by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
k-mac vs. soriano
bring on the vodka….
by nota bene on May 2, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need to feed Soriano those hooks all series
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good god, 9 pitches 9 breaking balls
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 2, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol, I was going to type the same thing.
No longer do we have Big Mac folks, but don’t threaten late, we have installed K-Mac. and all of his goodness.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 2, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you KMac
or maybe thanks to soriano for having zero plate discipline?
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6.1 For Wainwright.
I was hoping he would get 7. But I’m glad Tony pulled him when he did.
by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cub fans
despise Soriano right now. I shouldn’t speak for all of them but MOST of them do anyway.
Let’s get some insurance here!!
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by stltrav09 on May 2, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
after speaking for Cubs fans
do you feel the need to go gargle with bleach?
:)
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
by 82Special on May 2, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOLD GLOVE!!
Neeeeeeegative!
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by stltrav09 on May 2, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee
left his Gold Glove in Chicago I presume.
by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank God for Soriano
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HAHAH
Soriano sucks balls (clap clap clap-clap-clap)
"Jimmy told me, 'If you keep it right there at two runs and no more, we'll win this game,'" Wainwright said. "'Me and Albert will get the job done."
by Andie203 on May 2, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok, the cubs now have 3 relievers (wood, fox and marmol)
and a backup catcher, and a first baseman who’s hitting .105 on the bench.
Should be an interesting last couple innings. I hope we burn through at least one more reliever.
by tom s. on May 2, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
now that right there is freaking AWESOME
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh my God.
Soriano is making a fool of himself right now.
by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry my roommate just distracted me
WTF just happened?
"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog
by cyko42 on May 2, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
Was reminding us on how lucky we are to have a great defensive LFer like Duncan on our roster.
by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
post of the year
duncan doesn’t even cost 18 billion dollars, or whatever.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on May 2, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet someone twenty bucks
Soriano doesn’t play tomorrow.
by Phizzle on May 2, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
which is more likely
Soriano doesn’t play or Rich Hill misses his next start?
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by cyko42 on May 2, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I was Lou
Neither is going to happen
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by cyko42 on May 2, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not a huge fan of this ump's strike zone
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In his defense strike 2 was about 4 inches off the plate making him swing at strike 3, four inches off the plate
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 2, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not to mention it was HIGH as well
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by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not his fault.
the ump called a strike way outside. Howry threw the same pitch, so he swung. It’s not his fault if the strike zone suddenly extends into the batters box.
by tom s. on May 2, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, ump, I know we're in Chicago, but that was not a strike.
TLR get in there and get yourself kicked out.
by tom s. on May 2, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pretty sure they're under the Arch
in STL
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by cyko42 on May 2, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im a little more than pretty sure
I got stuck in statuim traffic on the way home.
by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sarcasm?
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by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
@&!#&#@!&?!
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by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My Canadian buddy calls Troy "Uselaus"
I kinda like it, it’s catchy.
Rasmus or bust.
by Zoop on May 2, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
move Glaus back to 5th
and put either Ankiel, Ludwick, or Duncan 4th….
by nota bene on May 2, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Am I reading game day right?
Iz and Sori have almost identical at bats and Iz is monstering him on BA?
If so.. lol.
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 2, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AND
Iz is displaying a better glove.
The Dude abides.
by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
which leads
to wasted opportunities to score… DOH!
The Dude abides.
by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we don't score any runs here..
... it’s not gonna be good.
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by stltrav09 on May 2, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
here he comes to save the day!
Yad-i-er is on the way!
by effin fisk on May 2, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OH MY GAWD
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by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy Hell Soriano!
What is he doing????
by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano strikes again!!
Too bad that had to be a ground-rule 2B
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOO!
I will take it! SORIANO SUCKS BALLS!
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by Andie203 on May 2, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we should loan them Duncan...
For the rest of the night as a defensive replacement.
by mikedallas45 on May 2, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly, he does not
He repels balls.
by Nate811 on May 2, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sammy Sosa/Jose Canseco Lives
Are you kidding me
by enoscountry on May 2, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK
I feel bad for the guy now, o wait how much is he making?
by Smokin Turkeys on May 2, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano, I'm going to send you a nice fruit basket!
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll buy him an oil change
Rasmus or bust.
by Zoop on May 2, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for the cards player of the game
toss up between wagonmaker and soriano
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by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was unreal
I thought it would be a few more years before the Soriano signing caught up with the Cubs.
by liam on May 2, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure
A guy making that much money doesn’t make an error like that
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't score it an error
he didn’t touch the ball.
by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three cheers for Soriano!!!
Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray!
by BTown Birds fan on May 2, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another unearned run
Thanks fellas!
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 2, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Which is apalling, but
Ank reached on an error, didn’t he?
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 2, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow.
am i dreaming this?
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by dangpenguins on May 2, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
he didn’t get the memo only fans can participate in Mike Shannon Appreciation Day
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If...
If this lead holds, Pinella should be really entertaining after the game
by AirForceCardsFan on May 2, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
totally agree.
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by dangpenguins on May 2, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+2
Billy Crystal is a tougher out than Izturis.
by tangledbrett on May 2, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really wish we'd started BR at SS and Miles at 2d.
by tom s. on May 2, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
would've had two DPs
Love BR at SS or even 3B. Having trouble with the pivot at 2B.
by gocards62 on May 2, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep the D strong
and protect the lead
by ubeddie on May 2, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also Al don’t forget the Cubs have him for 12 more years :)
by birdsonthehat on May 2, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yadi
now has 1 fewer double than pujols?!
by tomsteele on May 2, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only one error that inning
That is some bad scoring
by holden on May 2, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't score it an error
When the fielder doesn’t touch the ball.
by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fielding percentage
is a worthless stat, no?
by liam on May 2, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you kidding me?
THAT IS NOT A STRIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UHG
this ump is doing his damnest to let the flubs win.
unfreakingbelieveable
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by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would've liked more..
but I’ll take one more to pad the lead. We need all we can get.
The Dude abides.
by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bad call on that strike 3
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by stltrav09 on May 2, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and about half the other pitches that inning
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on May 2, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how sad
I have to watch the game on WGN cause they have better anoucers
by nybirdfan on May 2, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
blasphemy
the flubs don’t have one thing better than the Cardinals.
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by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm sorry, but i disagree
bob brenley is one of the worst announcers to ever get in front of a mic.
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by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not to mention
a back stabbing snake in the grass.
he almost single handily got buck showalter fired out in zona, then took all the credit for winning a WS when he had nothing to do with it.
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by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know nothing about the man's character
but he is better than Al at calling a game
by nybirdfan on May 2, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't really understand all the hate for Dan and Al.
With MLB.tv, you’re treated with the home announcers in every game. San Francisco, Pittsburgh, and Milwaukee are all terrible.
by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they spend
too much time talking about stuff that has nothing to do with the game. When Zambrano pinched hit they kept talking about the beer tents. please al and dan CALL THE GAME!
by nybirdfan on May 2, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching on tv, you don't really need much play by play
the only thing I don’t like is when the cut to shit off the field, and that’s not their call.
I dig the storytelling.
by liam on May 2, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
If all you want is play-by-play, turn on the radio.
by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want the announcers
to at least pat attention to the game. They talk about stuff that doesn’t for two or three batters. as if the game is an interuption to them. I would rather they said nothing and let there be dead air. The BS about nothing.
by nybirdfan on May 2, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They make me laugh
a lot of times it’s at them, but it’s better than boring
by hannah_in_va on May 2, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol john mabry.
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by dangpenguins on May 2, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
chicago has better pizza
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by dangpenguins on May 2, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blech...no
Not even close
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 2, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry joker, but NYC is the best....fold it and eat it like a sandwich
by nybirdfan on May 2, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lemme take a guess and say you are *from* New York...
Only people who think that’s the best are originally from the area and corrupted early. If you grow up neutral you go Chitown 95% of the time.
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 2, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Chicago has wretched pizza, almost worst then st louis style (Imo’s)
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by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Soriano commentary
over at BCB is cracking me up.
by bjork24 on May 2, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Time to guzzle down some Franklins
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, props to both of them.
I thought Franklin rose to it.
by tom s. on May 2, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
He’s a fantastic hitter, and I wish he was on our team (and played another position, of course!)
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday
makes it look like Franklin is getting squeezed
is he?
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
by 82Special on May 2, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
surely not
Cubs pitcher gets 4 inches outside, so does ours, right?
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on May 2, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ughh...time for some Franklins
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Im not sure If I like brendan Ryan
Playing Second base right now.
by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From whom, Izzy? Ha!
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on FRANK
be smart here man. don’t freaking blow this.
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by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trust?
Can we trust Ryan Franklin? He worries me.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
by heathen on May 2, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's making good pitches
Lee had a 10-pitch AB
Fontenot hit one off his shoe-tops
by gocards62 on May 2, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But then he walks DeRosa
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For a game on May 2
This one sure is taking years off of my life!
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that same pitch was a strike to Glaus
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by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bring in A. Reyes
or somebody else – please.
by enoscountry on May 2, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOO
No, no, no, no no no no
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay TLR, Franklin's done...
Bring in Izzy!
by gocards62 on May 2, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh hell, what do I know?
I love this game….
by nota bene on May 2, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whew!
That was intense!
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How do I make a Franklin by the way?
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by joker24 on May 2, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whole bottle of Everclear
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus one stick of dynamite
shake well.
then chuck & duck.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
open something expensive
pour it into a glass, turn it upside down.
Lather, rinse repeat.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on May 2, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For referencce
I was going to go with jagerBOMBS but didn’t think that’d be a good idea. Straight shots of bad vodka did it for me though.
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 2, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEAH!
Glaus with the hippity hoppity move!
"Jimmy told me, 'If you keep it right there at two runs and no more, we'll win this game,'" Wainwright said. "'Me and Albert will get the job done."
by Andie203 on May 2, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thank you FRANK
or little baby Jesus.
either way, thanks.
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by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You think Cub Fans
Are crying about Soto first pitch swinging?
by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Direct quote from BCB – “Why are we swinging at the first pitch all the time?????”
by bjork24 on May 2, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
apparently Wainwright is a AA pitcher
by Smokin Turkeys on May 2, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as in his debt rating? or a minor league ranking?
Our starter didn’t walk in a run in the first inning.
by tom s. on May 2, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's closed out more WS victories
Than all Cubbie pitches in the 100 years combined.
by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that
One of the people that give Cubs fans a bad name
Not trying to defend Cubs fans by any means, but most logical Cubs fans can at least acknowledge that Waino is a plus starter (to say the least!)
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just
think that in order for a pitcher to be good he has to be able to hit a HR from time to time.
by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mmmm...
Wainer DID hit a home run against the Brewers.
by cardsgirl95 on May 2, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game is not as easy as it should be
considering the Cubs (cough soriano) is doing everything they can to give it to us.
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by stltrav09 on May 2, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And considering the way the game started
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodged a bullet
Franklin isn’t sharp.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
by heathen on May 2, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HUGE
to get out of that inning with their big boys up with men on base…they will have the bottom of the order in the 9th!!
by KYCards on May 2, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This ought to be fun
c’mon Howry bring the heat to Lil’ Dunc
by gocards62 on May 2, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dunc's due
Let this be the one.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
by heathen on May 2, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CDunc PH
plus Tony will put him in LF as a defensive replacement
by ubeddie on May 2, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually,
Im pretty sure he’ll leave skip in there.
by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But...but...
double-switch? I can has?
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 2, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i ask again
since when is a pitch at a players ankles a STRIKE????
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by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well played
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone comfort me
I am worried about this one.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
by heathen on May 2, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how about this?
They can’t use lieber, wuertz, or howry for the rest of the series.
by tom s. on May 2, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Izzy is a frigging badass
It’ll be Johnson, whoever’s hitting for Howry, and then (da-da-dum) Soriano.
by nota bene on May 2, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Izzy time!
Get the Franklins ready
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
by BigMOman on May 2, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else think Izzy looked a little off when they (WGN) showed him in the 'pen?
Something looked strange in his delivery
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep the rolaids handy
It’s Izzy time!
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 2, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Howery...
Seems to have a nice high fastball. Both Duncan and Skip couldn’t lay off and up that up.
by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Except for Ludwick
Our power hitters have been popup machines lately.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
by heathen on May 2, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Springer warming up too.
Do I sense a lack of confidence in Izzy?
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by stltrav09 on May 2, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Please, please, please. . .
NO DRAMA!!!
"It ain't braggin' if you can do it." -- Dizzy Dean
by '54 Cardinal Fan on May 2, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what? Gameday shows that over the plate.
by tom s. on May 2, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a general poop
On the umpires, the situation, but mostly the cubs
Curse you Endy!!!!!
by boisebird on May 2, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HE SWUNG AT IT
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
De ja vu all over again
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If any umpire
had the stones to call that rule by the book, it’d be McClellan.
Alas, not today.
by liam on May 2, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the one thing about him
is he almost never over rules the home plate ump.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i am really
freaking sick of all the bad umps in the game today.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ditto
Time for Izzy to end this and get us out of here before they do some damage.
The Dude abides.
by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spooky
This looks like the tops of the cubs 9th yesterday
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh...classic Izzy
Suddenly my dinner doesn’t want to stay down…
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 2, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gotta love how Izzy
always keeps you on the edge of your seat! :)
by TxCardFan on May 2, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's
an Entertainer, that’s for sure
by AirForceCardsFan on May 2, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't we keep the DP in order?
Let Johnson take 2B?
by gocards62 on May 2, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Which Izzy iz it?
‘06 izzy (ouch)or ‘07 izzy (hooray)
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
by heathen on May 2, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
defensive indifference
with yadi behind the plate is just frigging stupid.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on May 2, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
totally agree
stealing should be costly.
Curse you Endy!!!!!
by boisebird on May 2, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are the pitchers just slow to the plate this year?
yadi hasn’t had a chance with a lot of baserunners.
by tom s. on May 2, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
If Pineilla wants run on Yadi, I say “Go ahead and make my day!”
by gocards62 on May 2, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inexcusable with Yadi behind the plate
the runner should at least be forced to slide
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
by heathen on May 2, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Daryle Ward:
A Picture of Athleticism.
by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He and Prince Fielder should play for Oakland
That way they have “Athletics” across their jerseys
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
looked like me “running” down to 1st!!
by ArkansasTravs on May 2, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats 1
come on IZZY. be smart here man.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of which
with the advent of pitch f/x, curveballs really con’t look how I expected them to.
Curse you Endy!!!!!
by boisebird on May 2, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still don't really trust pitch f/x....
but it seems to correspond pretty well to the way people on TV see it, so….
by nota bene on May 2, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Head's up by Yadi
Looked the runner back to second before throwing to first.
by liam on May 2, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God that's been a strike all night
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 2, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not for the Cards pitchers it hasn't
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Motherfucker
Knew that was coming
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
f me
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What did I say?
Bad Izzy of ‘06
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
by heathen on May 2, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK THAT
Get Izzy outta there, that piece of crap. No W for Wainwright b/c Izzy sucks balls. Jeezus tapdancing Christ.
"Jimmy told me, 'If you keep it right there at two runs and no more, we'll win this game,'" Wainwright said. "'Me and Albert will get the job done."
by Andie203 on May 2, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason Isringhausen
Human slump buster
Curse you Endy!!!!!
by boisebird on May 2, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs freaking RULE the 9th inning.
And it ticks me off.
"It ain't braggin' if you can do it." -- Dizzy Dean
by '54 Cardinal Fan on May 2, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else
think it’s time to put K-Mac as closer??
by ArkansasTravs on May 2, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm
a young reliever who was always a starter coming in to replace a struggling Izzy? Deja vu (hopefully)
by hannah_in_va on May 2, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I just walked in the house...
...time to walk the f back out again.
by glennrwordman on May 2, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess we'll have to score some
more runs after all.
by liam on May 2, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope that Lohse's first pitch to Soriano is in his back tomorrow
After that little charade after the swing
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
After his “adventures” tonight, probably best to put your fucking head down and run around the bases.
by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have
a really bad feeling about Izzy’s hip this year.
by Elle on May 2, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get rid of Izzy, he's done DOOONE
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It really is time
to think about having someone else trying out for the closer role.
by KYCards on May 2, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not watching any more, hopefully that bastard is getting boo-ed
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
eff that, if he sucks, he should get boo-ed.
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah – boo. That will tell him he screwed up. Like he didn’t know it on his own.
by enoscountry on May 2, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brilliant
Should have tossed him a routine pop-up, he wouldn’t have touched it.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 2, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Izzy's damaged goods at this point
Rasmus or bust.
by Zoop on May 2, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is this mental or physical?
Somebody was saying his motions in the bullpen looked weird.
by tom s. on May 2, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's got a bad hip...
his surgery wasn’t going to fix it forever, looks like one year was it.
Start Ludwick vs righties (maybe this will work)
by DiscoJer on May 2, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was me
Do you guys notice like a hitch in his stride?
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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's hurt
but the Cardinals’s crack medical staff won’t acknowledge it until he is on the 60-day DL
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
by heathen on May 2, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry but I'm sick of the "not injured, not injured, whoops season ending surgery" dance
Please. We have the pitchers. If he needs rest, rest him. Don’t put him out there to get beat up on.
by tom s. on May 2, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good ol' Izzy
Can’t be easy can it?
I’d say 50/50 DLee hits a solo shot.
Izzy will make those who think he should lose his job look stupid eventually. Not this game though.
by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano giveth. . .
Soriano taketh away
by gocards62 on May 2, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That cutter
Has blown so many games for the cards.
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Excuse me. Is your gun loaded?
Could you do me a favor? Could… could you kill me?
by Phizzle on May 2, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If We Lose a Game...
in which we knocked the opposing team’s starter out in the first inning, that’s a true blue embarrassment.
by mynameistyler on May 2, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh come on
stop.
IZZY’s only human. you hang em & players bang em.
the Cards O should have scored 8 runs tonight. IZZY shouldn’t even be in there right now.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You make a good point
But he’s paid to NOT make this happen, and it’s happening a lot lately. If I didn’t do my job correctly all the time, I’d be fired.
Rasmus or bust.
by Zoop on May 2, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, they should have scored more...
but it’s Izzy’s job to close it down in the close ones. no matter what the O does.
The Dude abides.
by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry, he's a closer and should do his job. the blame is on him.
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blown saves happen.
A 7+ ERA by the man you need to step up and be your closer should not. Izzy is simply not getting the job done.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 2, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey now...
Izzy’s just trying to get himself another win.
The Dude abides.
by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's
actually setting up Rick or Albert to be tonight’s hero
by AirForceCardsFan on May 2, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 wins EVERY season
is kind of suspicious for a closer, no?
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 2, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Izzy is getting booed pretty badly
Show some class Cards fans.
by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Class? They paid for their tickets, they can boo whoever they want.
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of Cubs fans paid for tickets there
No need to help their cause.
by liam on May 2, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
that’s the definition of class. “I paid my god damn money, I’ll do whatever I want.”
by mynameistyler on May 2, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
even the cubs announcers are saying...
izzy’s cutter isn’t cutting. if they can see it – why doesn’t duncan or tony?
by RedbirdAvenger on May 2, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really tired
of fans at the stadium booing the home team.
Especially with the Cubs in town, we oughta be showing him how it’s done.
by liam on May 2, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Fontenot reaches
and Fukudome gets up, look out.
by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cardinals "fans" boing anybody...
is a complete embarrassment to me.
by mynameistyler on May 2, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It seems like it's been happening
more often over the last two or three seasons. I hate it, and am also embarrassed.
by mikeonthecards on May 2, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
REGARDING BOOING
let’s be clear: if there is one thing worth booing, it’s izzy’s performance thus far this season.
the fans are responding the the consistency of his poor performance – it’s not just tonight. they’re calling attention to what our manager is not paying attention to.
by RedbirdAvenger on May 2, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Booing
You don’t boo your own players, but this is seriously ridiculous. Izzy stinks this year.
"Jimmy told me, 'If you keep it right there at two runs and no more, we'll win this game,'" Wainwright said. "'Me and Albert will get the job done."
by Andie203 on May 2, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The good news here
Is that Turnbow just became available…j/k
Billy Crystal is a tougher out than Izturis.
by tangledbrett on May 2, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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